Francisca Rocha Gonçalves is a researcher from Porto, currently based in Berlin. She has a background in Life Sciences with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from ICBAS (University of Porto) and a Multimedia Master in Interactive Music and Sound Design from FEUP (University of Porto).
By combining her interests in sound, technology, art and science, she aims to raise environmental awareness in society and promote environmental education through artistic practices and sound art. Her great passion for biology and music has led her to search for synergies between nature and sound by connecting these two worlds.
It focuses on acoustic ecology as a tool for environmental awareness in relation to the soundscape of the oceans. The development of artistic artefacts that highlight the problem of noise pollution in underwater environments makes it possible to understand changes in vibration and particle movement, both vital components for aquatic life.
Her "52Hz Resonanza" plays in the Sikaklik water basin of the hamam and the relaxation room with a unique installation. Light, sound and fragrance invite all the senses to immerse themselves in an exotic underwater world far removed from space and time.
During the autumn season, a number of events such as film evenings, readings and concerts will enhance and accompany the installation.
